Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW1 · Cheshire East
354
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 53 vs 354 incidents in February 2026.
Crewe recorded substantially more crime than Upton in February 2026 — 354 incidents compared to 53, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (40) and Public order (32), while Upton has more Other theft (5) and Anti-social behaviour (4). Crewe sits above the national average for recorded crime while Upton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Crewe — 53 vs 354 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Upton had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 354).